Mark Carney’s Narrow Vision: Tariffs, Steel, and the Hidden Cost to Canadians
Mark Carney is approaching economic policy like a textbook bureaucrat—pragmatic from a narrow accounting perspective but blind to real-world market dynamics. In short, he’s acting like a bean counter, overly focused on short-term figures while ignoring long-term consequences.
Carney is not ignorant like a typical political figure. Unlike Justin Trudeau, whose privileged background often shields him from the realities of economics, Carney is well-versed in Keynesian theory. And that’s what’s concerning—he knows better. His public statements frequently sound more ideologically extreme than Trudeau’s, and it’s hard not to wonder if he’s counting on the economic illiteracy of the average Canadian. Unfortunately, that’s a fairly safe bet.
The average Canadian has little exposure to entrepreneurship or free-market competition. Given our proximity to the United States, small to mid-sized Canadian business owners often find it more practical to expand or relocate south, where energy costs, regulatory burdens, and consumer demand are more favorable.
Canadians Pay For The Tariffs, not the producers
Carney’s recent move to oppose “dumping” (foreign producers selling below cost) may appear protective on the surface. But Canadians should be asking: What’s the real cost?
Canada’s domestic steel industry allowed dumping primarily because of our high energy prices, labor costs, and increasing regulatory demands—even before the rise of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) mandates. I’ve worked in Canada’s steel sector. Even then, China had already established a strong presence in the market. Manufacturers were under pressure from labor unions, environmental concerns, and government red tape—long before today’s climate-centric economic controls came into play.
Adding tariffs won’t level the playing field. It just shifts the burden to Canadian consumers.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Canada has little leverage in global trade. When the U.S. employed protectionist measures against Canadian goods, they weren’t shy about it—and Canada couldn’t do much in return. In a tit-for-tat tariff game, Canada always blinks first.
Steel manufacturing is energy-intensive from start to finish. If Carney is also aiming for “net zero,” the numbers simply don’t work. China continues to open coal plants to meet demand. Meanwhile, we’re pricing ourselves out of competition.
Environmental, social, and governance(ESG) = PRICE CONTROLS and price controls create SHORTAGES, that make things more expensive
Yes, the U.S. has its own labor union issues and environmental goals, but they don’t enforce price controls at the federal level like we do. Many U.S. states fight federal overreach in court. Canada, under leaders like Trudeau and potentially Carney, is moving in the opposite direction—toward central planning and forced compliance with ESG frameworks, even when they harm our economy.
What’s more, the online support for Carney is suspicious. Many of his loudest cheerleaders look like bot accounts—minimal profile activity, generic language, and near-exclusive engagement with pro-Carney content. I’ve worked with firms that offer paid promotional services; this behavior fits the mold. Politics is increasingly using the same influencer manipulation tactics we once only saw in the private sector.
Carney’s policies appear designed to serve financial institutions like Brookfield, which has deep connections abroad—including debt obligations to China. These tariffs won’t just protect domestic industry; they’ll increase costs across the board, especially for projects like housing, which Carney says he wants to accelerate. In other words: Canadian taxpayers will foot the bill twice—first through tariffs, then through inflated government spending.
It’s a redistribution scheme wrapped in economic jargon.
A Deeper Reflection: Canada’s Spiritual and Cultural Drift
Beyond policy, there’s a deeper issue. Canada is a deeply secular country, and with that comes a vacuum of meaning. Many Canadians no longer view Christianity as a cultural or moral anchor. When faith disappears, it doesn’t leave a void—it gets replaced. Some fill it with ideology. Others adopt radical environmentalism, corporate collectivism, or political tribalism.
A nation that forgets the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will always seek a substitute—whether in government, climate policy, or globalism. These new gods demand loyalty, not understanding.
If you’ve placed your hope in politics, expect disappointment. Politicians serve systems, not people. I invite you to consider a different path—one that doesn’t require a title, a tariff, or a taxpayer. Jesus Christ offers love, liberty, and truth. He’s not just a religious figure—He’s the foundation of freedom and true governance.
Before you put faith in another campaign promise, consider the only promise that never fails: the gospel. Real love, purpose, and clarity come from building the Kingdom of God—not from trusting the kingdoms of men.